EDU 621 - Elementary Physical Education & Health Methods

Credits: 2

Explores principles of elementary school health and physical education and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. Emphasis will be on movement education and motor skill development, educational games, educational dance, physical activity lifestyle behaviors, and health curriculums. The student will understanding and be able to teach current health and wellness issues in an elementary setting. Topics that will be discussed include state standards and health literacy, effective health practices, developing assessments and scoring student work, transitioning to a standards-based classroom, and building instructional units.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.